County Poverty Statistics
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According to a recent report by The Health Policy Institute of Ohio 67,050 people in our region live at or below the federal poverty level.
The 2007 Federal Poverty Guidelines define the poverty level for a family of four as income at or below $20,650. Second Harvest serves member agencies in four counties in the North Central Ohio region: Crawford, Erie, Huron and Lorain.
Crawford County:
- Population: 46,091 1
- % Living Below Poverty Level: 11.6% 2
Erie County:
- Population: 78,709 1
- % Living Below Poverty Level: 14.1% 2
Huron County:
- Population: 60,234 1
- % Living Below Poverty Level: 13.18% 2
Lorain County:
- Population: 291,164 1
- % Living Below Poverty Level: 14.7% 2
1. Population information is based on the 2003 U. S. Census report.
2. Poverty information May 2005 report by The Health Policy Institute of Ohio.
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